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What does it mean?
Cats are often called familiarly, yet no cat ever shares a brotherhood drink with anyone.
In plain terms
We treat cats familiarly, but they never truly join our social rituals.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge the distance between humans and animals.

Where it applies

  • pet ownership
  • cultural sayings

Putting it to work

  • respect animal independence
  • avoid projecting human norms

Questions to consider

  • Why do we anthropomorphize pets?
  • What does 'brotherhood drink' symbolize?

Another view

Cats can form strong bonds with humans despite not sharing human customs.

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